Screenset Editor | Mach3

Here is everything you need to know about customizing your CNC workspace using a Mach3 screenset editor. Why Customize Your Mach3 Screenset?

Click and drag any button or DRO to a new screen location.

Customize the display for X, Y, Z coordinates, spindle speeds, and feed rates. Buttons & Hotkeys:

Each button or DRO is linked to specific "OEM Codes"—pre-defined internal ID numbers that tell Mach3 exactly what function to perform when clicked. Popular Editor Options There are two primary ways users edit Mach3 screens:

What you are configuring (Mill, Router, Lathe, Plasma)? Whether you are using a standard mouse or a touchscreen ?

Common OEM LED codes:

Assigning a specific function to a button (e.g., OEM code 1001 for Cycle Start).

Modern layouts specifically optimized for wide-screen monitors and minimal clutter.

Before you begin, always navigate to your C:\Mach3 folder and make a backup copy of your current .set file (usually 1024.set ). Step 1: Open the File

Ultimate Guide to Mach3 Screenset Editors: Customize Your CNC Interface

Visual indicators showing the state of the machine (e.g., E-Stop active, coolant on, or homed status).

After loading a custom screen, sometimes the Windows title bar disappears. Hold Alt + Spacebar , then press M . Use your arrow keys to move the window back into view.